I have a 1997 chevrolet 3500 pickup truck and a 1997 gmc 2500 pickup truck, and I am having windshield wiper motor problems with both trucks. Both trucks have just over 70,000 miles on each. The wipers will work in light rain most of the time but in a heavy rain they will quit and sometimes start again if I shut the engine off. When I try them on a dry day they most often will work. I have found out that there was a recall onthem but the dealer say because they are extended cab trucks they are not covered.
The worst 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD 4
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What 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD owners say
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Issue number 1: the paint on my 1997 k3500 dually has been peeling away consistently for the past couple of years. I have had areas repaired before, however, the areas not repaired are peeling as well, as though the primer coat is defective. Issue number 2: it has come to my attention that the speedometer/odometer is 10 miles an hour faster than it should be at 60 MPH, which has racked up numerous miles on my vehicle unnecessarily, and putting me out of reach of the extended warranty back in february 2005 when my transmission needed replaced. I have always been a chevrolet man, but I am re-thinking this logic at the present time.
The shaft in the power steering pump separated causing the serpintine belt to come off resulting in no power brakes or power steering. Consumer feels design of 1 belt operating both power steering and power brakes are faulty. Nlm
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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Is the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, fewer than a typical Silverado 3500 HD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD have?
No recalls on record.
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